Seeing items in person is always much more interesting than a 3 inch picture of one in a book, and the trip to Wash U's campus was no exception. From an original page from Gutenberg's bible to recent experiments in folding and book setup, the entire trip was memorable. I believe my favorites were the early bibles with the elaborate illustrations. The fact that they had highlighted letters rather than paragraph breaks was interesting. The Morris bible was a whole lot easier to read in person, as the elaborate decorations and letters really make for a tough read in a small picture.
Also, Wash U needs to invest in a few gargoyles for the campus.
- Colin
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